Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

CYXC / YXC

Cranbrook, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3kt
200°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.27
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXC 160500Z 20003KT 15SM SKC 11/10 A3027 RMK SLP257

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.27 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.24 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,082 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,732 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,992 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXC 160040Z 1601/1613 14006KT P6SM BKN100 FM160900 26005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 1609/1613 BKN020 BKN040 RMK NXT FCST BY 160700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000ft
09:00Z FM160900
+4h
VFR 260° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000ft
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 178°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXC
IATA Code: YXC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,082 ft MSL

Location

City: Cranbrook
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.610802°
Longitude: -115.781998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC/YXC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cranbrook, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,082 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.